Hemkund Sahib Yatra Information Website
History of Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib
When Does Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib Yatra Opens
Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib opens for Darshans from May 25th in routine: Nagar Kirtan from Govind Ghat to Govind Dham will be one or two days before starting yatra and from Govind Dham to Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib.
When Does Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib Yatra Close
Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib closes for Darshans from October 10th in routine
Where is Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib
Hemkund Sahib is a pilgrimage site in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. With a setting of a glacial lake surrounded by seven mountain peaks and each peak is adorned by a Nishan Sahib on its cliff, it is located in the Himalaya Mountains at an elevation of 4632 meters (15,200 ft) as per the Survey of India. It is accessible only by foot from Gobindghat on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway.
Location of Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib
Important Information about
Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt / Hemkund Sahib
District | Chamoli |
Pin Code | 249401 |
Province | Uttaranchal |
Some Distance between Hemkund Sahib to other Important Cities
From Gobind Dham | 6 k.m. (afoot) |
From Gobind Ghat | 19 k.m. (afoot) |
From Rishikesh | 294 k.m. |
Necessary Material to carry along with you
Rain-coat, First-aid Kit, Wind-Sheeter, Water-Bottle, Sweater, Torch and Cell (at Gobind Dham the supply of electricity is only till 10:00 p.m. So torch is very necessary), Gloves, Neckerchief/Muffler, Cloth-Boots, Scissor, Chappal etc.